Making: Higher Ground (feat. Naomi Wild)

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A look at the making of "Higher Ground (feat. Naomi Wild)", from the new album 'A Moment Apart - Deluxe Edition' - Out Now: odesza.co/ama-deluxe
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Directed & Edited by: Kusanagi
Main Camera: Steve Conry, Kusanagi, & Dan Sanford
Additional Live camera shots by:
Andrew Franks
Kyle Seago
Jasper Newton
Sam Leabo
& Motion State
Still photography by: Daniel Zetterstrom
Drone shot provided by: Uly Rosales
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[@lil.monster_btw]

Odesza never fails to place me into the chillest mood. Their music is so relaxing but at the same time so intense. The soft tones and nature-inspired sounds really give that Odesza sound that I love. Even though it is from a previous album, Echoes instrumental is probably one of my favorites because it just captures what I think Odesza does best, which is bringing us into another world while listening to their music. Great job guys.

[@armsafan]

Same feeling

[@heatheranderson864]

This KEXP version of "Higher Ground" is so simple and stunningly beautiful. It brought my fiance and I to tears as we heard it together. I'm a professional cellist, composer and arranger. So.... I transcribed it out for my October 2018 wedding and it's what I walked into. I had a live string quartet playing, a mixdown recording of myself playing the keyboard part, multiple recorded brass lines for the ending, and the vocal line covered sublimely by a professional oboist friend (because completely pointless trying to find a perfect silken voice like Naomi). I initially had all the percussion parts in the mixdown too, but removed them. I thought it would be lacking without the funky percussion but it wasn't... it was peaceful and beautiful just like the opening and ending. We both sobbed in joy as I walked to him and and together we found our higher ground. Love you Adam.

[@MistifyMusic]

Absolutely love hearing these stories behind the actual track.

[@wizardohjero]

Mistify saame same

[@VibrantDesigns]

It's good that producers are doing this now

[@Redirocks]

Thank God that all of these miraculous events occurred to bring Higher Ground to fruition. The song is so Completely Sunning to me and my absolute favorite of Odesza. Naomi Wild is extremely talented and has an amazing heavenly voice.

[@NainoaLanger]

Love the insight to the creation process, captured and told beautifully. Awesome job guys!

[@felisesilva6891]

Wow this is amazing Naomi Wild is so so talented for coming up with that. I’m surprised how she first sang it in her demo is how it ended up that’s awesome

[@pete_chalk]

I am a videographer and whenever I listen to Odesza or watch videos like this I am inspired to be creative something about them makes me wanna make something

[@majosephineorosco9393]

me too

[@itsOrba]

Who went to go listen to it again right after this

[@bikram.rongpi]

I just did.

[@willy2511]

This video gave the same goosebumps I had when I first listened to A Moment Apart. Keep the good job guys.

[@DerekMoreno12]

I lost count of how many times this song has brought me to tears. The most beautiful song I have ever heard. Thank you universe for bringing it all together in a serendipitous way to bless us. 🙏🏼✨

[@devinm2806]

Higher ground is definitely in the top 3 of my fav songs from you guys! I remember when it came out, I was out at lunch, pulled out my phone, stopped what I was doing, and jammed out to it!

[@imakemusique]

Total goosebumps, thanks for sharing these insights into the collaborative process. Love the part about taking a song to a place you have never been before. That really resonated with me, got my spiritual juices flowing haha

[@talliegrady6557]

Naomi Wild is a also a musician as well as singer, songwriter, painter, and more...which a lot of people probably don't know. She doesn't toot her horn about her talents so I think I will. Hehehehe. She is very modest and humble and I hope we get to see her other giftedness as well. She is so kind to share with others her journey because she likes to see others happy and hopefully inspire them too go for it as well! Many artist don't. However, Thank you to Odesza who understand the creative process in that they know it has movement and flows and is limitless. Unlike most ALL other artist who want to keep it a secret or try to hold on to it for themselves so people think they are on a higher level. When they need to be on a higher ground.

[@tylerk.7947]

Your music is so deeply inspirational to me. I’ve spent many days digging holes, pulling weeds, planting trees with your ethereal sound pulsing through my brain. It is as if you’ve captured the beauty of nature and life and mashed it into waves that we can all understand. Thank you for the experience....and PLEASE COME BACK TO ASHEVILLE, NC. We’re all waiting for you!

[@spongebryan]

To see such a humble soul like Naomi inspire these two guys to sit down and write music is lighting in a bottle. Hope she continues to inspire them long into the future.

[@Paper_Visions]

Higher Ground’s my absolute favorite from the entire Album! ❤️ I can’t even count how many times I played it as my lullaby, while I’m walking down the city streets, while walking in circles around at night looking up to the stars. I love the song so much.

[@BaroTheHusky]

She has such a beautiful voice

[@mediafilmperuvian9403]

IT GIVES YOU THE HAIRS ON POINTS WHEN SEEING THE RESULTS AND SEEING ALL THAT MAGIC PROCESS

[@oudaandeid]

we officially declare this as the greatest collaboration of all time

[@jes2fresh285]

Damn she went from being a fan in the crowd, to playing on stage! Inspiration!!

[@Valesposito714]

That is SO amazing. Moves me to tears!

[@charlescorrales220]

Just goes to show the power of inspiration and music in others. Look how Naomi was in the crowd seeing them perform... and then all of a sudden she's on a track with them. Absolutely stellar

[@raphaelgordh8251]

Seeing Odesza make their music is so beautiful it literally brings tears to my eyes.

[@kamenstoilov523]

Amazing video!! I love these 'making of' stories, the one about 'Across the Room' got me to discover Leon Bridges and I've been listening to his stuff ever since. Also it feels rassuring after discovering that one of my fav DJs uses ghost producers to see how ODESZA produce for themselves. Keet it real guys, you're amazing! Actually, keep it surreal, cause that's what your music is: beyond this world!

[@MissPikachuification]

So inspiring! I’ve been listening for a long while now and I’m beyond thrilled with this song and its new album!

[@liveen]

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[@michaelqp9442]

I was stoked to have met Naomi Wild at Red Rocks this year during their tour. It will be a moment I will never forget!

[@deathhbeforedecaff2197]

ODESZA WILL FOREVER BY ME FAVORITE. I’m so thankful ♥️

[@DannymusicLbc]

Valerie M FAA-EEE???

[@SilentxDiamond]

Same I've got a crazy space style tattoo with their logo.

[@songforthemute8087]

wow this video is truly beautiful. "feels like you're just finding that track together"

[@MegaMsrachel]

I love Odesza their music is my family's favorite each and every track brings us together and we share together whether if the teens are into hip hop ,Alternative, or EDM. Odesza music really has brings us together especially on road trips!😊 it made me so happy when my sons watched one of the live concerts at home they all said at the same time they wished they was there in person at that moment they all confess to having goosebumps I'm really hoping to get to bring them to a concert soon !!

[@Cvandenhazel]

You guys nailed it! This song is Epic!

[@masabbinjaber4020]

Gosh! Odesza has the most unique style to their sounds and it is MAGICAL!

[@analizamora3224]

This gave me chills. The day I see you guys live I will ball out crying. Love 💚

[@riaisabel616]

I’m crying. I love you guys so much. Your music has helped me through so much 🖤

[@Sn_SS95]

I will always support you 🤗

[@sxerosie]

One of my favorites, so beautiful

[@jacksonbruns8424]

My favorite song from the album, takes me back to Fall of 2017 every time.. such good memories 😌

[@arthus3762]

You get me so satisfied and get me in the mood when i listen your songs. Keep up boys ❤

[@DuncanRawlinson]

Everything about this is amazing. I love that there is no pretentiousness or bullshit and that it's all good vibes. Thank you.

[@nguyenthanhha9930]

I’m woww that they even made the video about “the making of” so artistic and cinematic

[@sabrinavaughnn]

human beings creating beautiful things. such an awesome story behind the song. much love for you guys!!

[@laveras6641]

I love the making of videos! It's so cool to get a glimpse into other musicians minds.

[@Lesane11]

I love you Odesza .Naomi has a wonderful voice.

[@redlan4094]

Came out to a Perfect song . Perfect angelic voice.

[@yogamama1879]

This is my favorite song of all time. It always elevates me and puts me into an ecstatic mood. Thank you for sharing the story behind it! Love you guys so much!😍💖🙏🎶

[@joeyim2763]

There is just something spiritual and other-worldly in the way they create their music and you're transported to a different dimension the moment you immerse yourself into it

[@andrew14145]

A great video for my favorite Odesza song...super inspirational

[@MsLiannne]

So inspiring and beautiful really how this all came about, I love this I love its story. This just made me love and appreciate the song that much more ✨✨✨✨✨

[@mattdeming228]

This is my favorite song. My single favorite song. Keep up the amazing work.

[@rahuljariwala9688]

It came out just perfect... Love it

[@electroflapper]

oh man had goosebumps.. love this segment!

[@p-jronkainen368]

Perfection in all forms

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks for sharing this, I love to see how these ideas/songs come together!

[@mormsbie2227]

that's so cool, honestly -- I love everything about this!

[@HETP7]

I will love ODESZA forever!!!! thanks for inspiring

[@angelaperla6634]

I love this. Thank you for all this.

[@Tysian]

cant wait for "A moment apart" song ♥

[@ananlee9483]

The songs is like the earth and sunshine are waking up,begins to grooving and jumping .

[@oooohsnaaaap]

Masterpiece of a song with an amazing story.

[@POORANDBROKECITIZEN]

Amazing creative process and collaboration !! Really enjoy this video! Thanks!

[@sebastiana.1628]

❤ODESZA❤FOREVER❤

[@La_Vinci.]

Goosebumps! 💕🔥

[@brookeelise7775]

This is wild! SO much talent!!!

[@wanderalmeida9584]

I love it. Masterpiece, guys! Good vibes from Brazil.

[@kenzo9726]

this song keeps playing in my head. im shock for this is how they do it. its indeed a masterpiece.. this helps my emotions thru this Pandemic 😭❤️

[@fabiano8888]

That's definitely one of my favorites from the album. Imagine a collaboration between ODESZA and Irina Rimes! I think we would get something as good as Naomi Wild.

[@sam12337723]

For being under 1M subs and views, you guys are going places!

[@cassprehn1577]

I’m crying 😭😭 I love them

[@DriveItRyan]

Really enjoyed this video. This song gives me chills every time I listen to it.

[@dhopp1980]

Nothin but big love for these guys and all the work they've done with so many.... “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

[@jtibbs5676]

I love how Naomi saw you guys at the Do Lab. She was inspired by you and I am sure felt the pull to you guys. Thank you for that! Such a kick ass song brought to life 🎼🎹💛

[@crissycakez]

One of my fav songs ❤️

[@lucijanvidmar4844]

odesza and idenline...music from heaven

[@CHAM536]

this video gave me chills, ODESZA I just love you!

[@blastrfpv]

Love these making of videos, so well done you guys!

[@nicolegoose567]

I just wanted to say I live in Washington too and I'm a young aspiring artist, this really motivated me to push myself more-seeing how far you guys made it really gives me hope for my future:)

[@CapsuleFilms]

i shed a tear ... so good

[@allic5926]

Im so in love with this

[@kamisamadesu]

So Naomi got to be featured and also perform live with Odesza 😮😮. So happy for her

[@ananlee9483]

Beautiful spectacular things only burn from free Romanticism mind and inspiration.

[@isabella-bu2ry]

so much love

[@jwebbjordan2507]

this deffo makes me long for an extended version of the track! Such an amazing song!

[@avhra5075]

These guys are just genius!!!

[@brentonjoseph]

Thank you so much for this video and this song

[@justsilec]

why are you guys so awesome?!

[@MDJAMANURRahman]

Odesza is pure bliss!!

[@planetdoomart]

This is so inspiring thank you guys 🔥

[@drewcrosby]

This is so cool. I could watch on repeat

[@DastanZhumagulov]

I need more of this! Awesome!

[@yvonne4796]

This is so inspiring and a great song. Awesome!!

[@yourstrulyeliz]

Love you ODESZA. So magical 🙏🏽✨

[@moonlightfairy444]

love you guys always and forever :,)

[@ayokajoseph1838]

Soo much love for odesza💕😍

[@ohjenniferr]

So so in love thank u

[@jeetamritdas9033]

Love from INDIA!!!......waiting for a concert

[@CV-ns9uq]

your video editors and cinematographers are gods

[@ak_vg9715]

A master piece,great story. Wish more people know about this great artist.

[@belg9672]

Even your makings of makes me cry

[@japneetkaur9366]

you guys are so amazing! more power to you ✨

[@mariojetsfan4426]

i love you guys so much...geez.